Patents by Inventor William J. Humecke

William J. Humecke has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Washer extractor machine with improved door closing sensing system
    Patent number: 10934656
    Abstract: A washer extractor machine is provided. The washer extractor machine includes a casing defining an interior chamber that is accessed through a first opening in the casing that has an associated outer door. A cylinder body is supported for rotation in the interior chamber of the casing. The cylinder body has a hollow interior that is accessed through a second opening in the cylinder body. An inner door is supported on the cylinder body for movement relative to the second opening between open and closed positions. A door closing sensing system includes a sensor element and a target element supported on the inner door. The sensor element and the target element being arranged relative to one another such that the target is in alignment with the line-of-sight of the sensor element when the inner door is in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Ellis Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel W. Noltin, William J. Humecke, Robert H. Fesmire
  • WASHER EXTRACTOR MACHINE WITH IMPROVED DOOR CLOSING SENSING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20190048507
    Abstract: A washer extractor machine is provided. The washer extractor machine includes a casing defining an interior chamber that is accessed through a first opening in the casing that has an associated outer door. A cylinder body is supported for rotation in the interior chamber of the casing. The cylinder body has a hollow interior that is accessed through a second opening in the cylinder body. An inner door is supported on the cylinder body for movement relative to the second opening between open and closed positions. A door closing sensing system includes a sensor element and a target element supported on the inner door. The sensor element and the target element being arranged relative to one another such that the target is in alignment with the line-of-sight of the sensor element when the inner door is in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Applicant: Ellis Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel W. Noltin, William J. Humecke, Robert H. Fesmire